WorkAbility
Sacramento City Unified School District, Workability I Program, Work Experience Education Page
Work Experience Education, through WorkAbility, is only offered to students with an active IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
Employers and WorkAbility
WorkAbility collaborates with businesses, agencies and individuals in order to form a more perfect community. This synergistic approach provides high school students the ability to cultivate responsibility, build a strong work ethic, and gain confidence.
This program focuses on life skills and obtaining/retaining employment. Employers are supported by job coaches and the students are covered under the SCUSD Workers Compensation and Liability Insurance. Hirable students are provided a subsidized training wage and employers receive a motivated, eager worker.
​Majority of the students have significant disabilities but can be the most fun and rewarding students to work alongside. If your company/agency would like to partner up with this program, or you just want more information, push the "more info" button.
This program runs from July 2nd through July 30th. Employers receive work experience student(s) as employees. The students are paid minimum wage by the School District and are covered under the SCUSD Workers Compensation and Liability Insurance. Work sites are supported by a job coach to ensure a smooth running program.
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Students have a wide range of abilities. Employers are asked to fill out the Employer Request Form to participate. For the best match, employers should meet with the Job Developer and discuss the duties of their employees. Click the "more info" button to learn more.
Program runs the entire school year (Employers may opt out at any time). Split into two semesters, students are placed at worksites and compensated with school credit. Students are covered under the SCUSD Workers Compensation and Liability Insurance. This is a great way for employers to train prospective employees without affecting their bottom line.​
Students have a wide range of abilities. Employers are supported by the Job Developer. The Job Developer matches a student’s abilities to the employer's needs and resolves any issues that may arise.